145th Messiah Festival of the Arts

Celebrate the 145th Messiah Festival of the Arts with the Bethany Oratorio Society, Bethany College, and Lindsborg this Easter season.

Since its founding in 1882, the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed Handel’s Messiah every year. This year marks the 145th consecutive performance of Handel’s Messiah, the longest-running rendition of this work in North America. Featured soloists for this year’s performances include Deanna Ray Eberhart, mezzo-soprano; Alyssa Nance, soprano; Aaron Cates, tenor; Chris Thompson, baritone; and Leslie John Flanagan, bass. These talented artists will bring their expertise and passion to the stage in performances of Bach’s The Passion According to St. Matthew and Messiah.

Read more about the Messiah Festival of the Arts soloists on the Visit Lindsborg blog.

Dates and times of other Messiah Festival of the Arts event opportunities:

March 6: Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible Presentation with two opportunities: 11:00am and 4:00pm. The presentations will be held in the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, 401 N. First Street.

March 26: Messiah Soloists Recital, 7:30pm in the Pearson Chapel located in the Mabee Welcome Center on Bethany College’s campus.

March 27: Bach’s Passion According to St. Matthew, 7:30pm in Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main Street. Purchase tickets here.

March 29: Handel’s Messiah, 3:00pm in Presser Hall Auditorium, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street. Purchase tickets here.

Tickets for Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Passion are on sale now! Click on this link for purchasing online, or call the Messiah Festival office (785) 227-3380.